SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- SPIDER Networked Muntions Enhancements
- Notice Date
- 1/22/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-08-X-0128
- Response Due
- 2/8/2008
- Archive Date
- 3/9/2008
- Point of Contact
- Gregory Harris, Contract Specialist, (973)724-3181
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Gregory Harris
(greg.harris1@us.army.mil)
- Description
- The US Army Office of the Program Manager Close Combat Systems (OPMCCS), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources to develop and integrate technology enhancements for the XM- 7 Networked Command Munition ??? Spider that is currently in production. System enhancements will be integrated into future production of Spider systems and will address the intent of the FY07 committee language associated with the Spider program. It is envisioned that work associated with the system enhancements will take place over a period of 24 months. The Spider system currently in production meets the President???s Anti-Personnel Landmine (APL) policy with regards to Non-Self Destruct/Self-Destruct APL. Spider is a stand-alone weapon system consisting of three main hardware components: a Remote Control Station (RCS), a Repeater for extended communications, and a Munition Control Unit (MCU), capable of containing up to six individual Miniature Grenade Launchers (MGLs). Spider will be compatible with the U.S. Army battlefield key management infrastructure and the Navy Electronic Key Management System (EKMS). Spider must meet the COMSEC and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) requirements contained in the Spider Security Policy. Spider is currently using removable media compatible with the Force XXI Battle Command Battalion/Brigade and Below (FBCB2), an indirect interface. Since the Spider systems fulfill current requirements, the contractor must be able to meet an expedited development and integration schedule. There is urgency in completing the Spider production and fielding as many systems as possible to fill the operational capability void that will exist after 31 December 2010, the date that the US will no longer utilize persistent landmines. In order to mitigate the capability gap that will exist after 2010 it is required to procure and field quantities using the programs developed LRIP manufacturing line. Technology enhancement development and integration efforts will transition into production and continue to support providing Spider capability to the field to address the stated capability gap. Interested contractors must have the necessary equipment and skills to conduct the stated technology enhancement development and integration efforts to meet our program requirements. The XM-7 Spider system is built to a performance specification and the Government does not have a mature Technical Data Package. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The Government implies no intention or opportunity to acquire funding for the stated research and development activity or to support current or future production efforts. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. Interested parties are requested to provide information regarding relevant capabilities and manufacturing experience, including a brief summary of their company???s capabilities, manufacturing and testing experience. The point of contact for this action is Mr. Greg Harris, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-3181. All responding sources should submit their responses no later than February 8, 2008 to The Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Management Command, Close Combat Systems Contracting Group (A), Bldg. 10, Attn: Mr. Greg Harris, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. Responses can also be submitted by email to the following email address greg.harris1@us.army.mil. It should be noted that telephone replies will not be accepted.
- Web Link
-
US ARMY TACOM-Picatinny Procurement Network
(http://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/Download/GoGetSourcesSought.cfm?SolNum=W15QKN-08-X-0128)
- Record
- SN01489713-W 20080124/080122223924 (fbodaily.com)
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